What is BS EN 10288 — Extruded polyethylene-based coatings about?
BS EN 10288 is an international standard that covers the best practices for manufacturing high-quality steel products.
BS EN 10288 defines the application of factory-applied external two layer extruded polyethylene-based coatings for the corrosion protection of tubes and pipeline components. External extruded polyethylene coating can be used for the protection of buried or submerged tubes service at temperatures up to + 60 °C for type 1 and + 30 °C for type 2.
The coatings in BS EN 10288 can be applied to longitudinally or spirally welded and to seamless steel tubes and components used for the construction of pipelines for conveying liquids or gases. Tubes coated with this type of coating may be further protected by means of cathodic protection.
Who is BS EN 10288 — Extruded polyethylene-based coatings for?
BS EN 10288 on extruded polyethylene-based coatings is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of steel products
- Designers of steel products
- Metal engineers
- Metal fabrication Industries
- Testing labs for steel products
- Regulatory authorities
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 10288 — Extruded polyethylene-based coatings?
The steel pipelines used in fluid transportation, like gas and oil industries are usually safeguarded with extruded polyethylene-based coatings and cathodic protection, worldwide. It is the most popular coating product used for covering steel pipelines. The two-layer extruded polyethylene coating provides exceptional corrosion defense to pipelines.
BS EN 10288 provides you with guidance on technical specifications for the extruded polyethylene-based coatings used for steel pipelines. It gives detailed information about the classification of coatings, surface preparations, composition and application of the coatings, which assists the users in deciding the suitability of the coating applicable for a particular steel pipeline system.
BS EN 10288 aids the users by laying down the general requirements of the extruded polyethylene-based coating including electrical insulation resistance, thermal stability, flexibility, etc. It guides you in marking, handling, transportation, and storage of the coatings.
